Understanding HIV care providers' support for tobacco cessation among people living with HIV in Western Kenya: a formative qualitative study

• Main Authors: Peter Magati (Author), Maya Vijayaraghavan (Author), Elizabeth A Bukusi (Author), Craig R Cohen (Author), Starley B Shade (Author), Zachary Arochi Kwena (Author), Linet Ongeri (Author), Francesca A Odhiambo (Author), Cirilus O Ogala (Author), Yvonne A Olando (Author), Greshon Rota (Author), Purba Chatterjee (Author), Christine A Osula (Author), Jerry J Nutor (Author), Stella S Bialous (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction Healthcare providers are required to support people living with HIV (PLHIV) to quit tobacco use for improved health outcomes, but it is unclear to what extent they adhere to these requirements. We examined HIV care providers and PLHIV's perceptions of support, and barriers, to prov...